Yes. And this may be a very serious type of infection. A trip to urgent care is in order.
Signs of infection include leakage of pus from the blisters or excessive redness, warmth, tenderness, or swelling around the blisters.
It does that when it's infected
Signs of a burn are localized redness, swelling, and pain. A severe burn will also blister.
Worsening redness, swelling, tenderness, green or yellow pus discharge.
Its not very likely. You'll probably see redness and dark discharge first but swelling isn't that far behind. If you think its infected, either go see a doctor or have your piercer check it out.
Allergies and infections are two entirely different things. An allergy would cause redness, irritation, itching and swelling. An infection is caused by bacteria and would cause swelling, redness, heat and pus.
If you have a finger blister, it’s important to keep it clean and protected. Avoid popping the blister, as this can lead to infection; instead, cover it with a sterile bandage. If the blister is painful or large, you can gently drain it using a sterilized needle, but be sure to keep the area clean. Monitor for signs of infection, such as increased redness, swelling, or pus, and seek medical attention if needed.
redness, swelling, pain, heat and bleeding
If your dog's blood blister has popped, clean the area with mild soap and water, then apply an antibiotic ointment. Cover the blister with a sterile bandage to protect it from further irritation. Monitor the area for signs of infection, such as redness, swelling, or discharge, and consult a veterinarian if needed.
If a dachshund develops a blood blister, it's important to keep the area clean and monitor it for signs of infection, such as increased redness or swelling. Avoid popping the blister, as this can lead to further irritation or infection. If the blister does not start to heal within a few days or if your dog shows signs of pain, discomfort, or changes in behavior, consult a veterinarian for appropriate treatment and advice.
Signs of an infection:Sore to the touch.Excessive redness around the jewellery.Distention or swelling around the piercing.Painful when moving the jewellery.Discharge of green bloody puss during movement of jewellery.If these symptoms are there then the answer could be," Yes, you have an infected piercing".
An infection can cause one or all of those symptoms: redness, swelling, odor, and drainage.